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RICO Violations

Florida Racketeering Defense lawyer

Our Orlando, Florida, law firm, the Law Offices of James M. Russ, P.A., provides an effective defense to people facing complex criminal charges. This includes clients charged with RICO violations. RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) violations are often charged when prosecutors cannot obtain solid evidence of other criminal activity. Such charges are also used by prosecutors to enhance the penalties imposed.

We appear in Florida state and federal courts at the trial and appellate levels on behalf of clients facing RICO charges. During our many years of practicing criminal law, we have accumulated a distinguished record of accomplishments in many high-profile and difficult cases.

Our principal attorney will explore every legal option to defend you against charges of RICO violations. Contact the Law Offices of James M. Russ, P.A. Call 407-849-6050.

Examples of RICO charges

Our clients are frequently businesses targeted by the government. We have defended our clients against charges such as:

  • Bid rigging
  • Price fixing
  • Government fraud and other fraud crimes
  • Embezzlement/Business fraud
  • Obstruction of justice
  • Drug crimes
  • Counterfeiting
  • Antitrust violations

Leading the way in RICO defense

Combining charges such as these with racketeering charges means that the government intends to show that there is a criminal conspiracy to profit from such illegal activities. The Law Offices of James M. Russ, P.A. has taken such cases to trial, sparing our clients significant fines and long prison terms as a result. We have a number of notable cases involving RICO violations. Some of these cases, including United States v. Hartley, 678 F.2d 961, 978 (11th Cir. 1982), have been published and cited in legal reporters.

Contact a knowledgeable lawyer to start your defense

If you have been charged with RICO violations or suspect that you may be charged, it is important to contact a lawyer with experience in such matters. At our Orlando law firm, the Law Offices of James M. Russ, P.A., we have many years of experience defending individuals and organizations against racketeering charges in state and federal courts at the trial and appellate levels. Contact us at 407-849-6050 to learn how we can defend you.

A Criminal Trial and Criminal Appellate Specialist, certified by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education.

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Law Offices of James M. Russ, P.A.
Tinker Building
18 West Pine Street
Orlando, Florida 32801
Telephone: 407-849-6050
Fax: 407-849-6059

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A distinguished Florida law firm providing effective criminal defense representation to people in communities such Orlando, Kissimmee, Winter Park, Lake Mary, Altamonte Springs, Daytona Beach, Deltona, Melbourne, Windermere, Sanford, Oviedo, Casselberry, Mt. Dora, Longwood, Titusville, Leesburg, Clermont, De Land, Eustis, Tavares, Pine Hills and Melbourne. Focusing on cases in central and northern Florida counties such as Orange County, Osceola County, Seminole County, Lake County, Volusia County and Brevard County.